US Bridges

TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · NE Sesser · Structure no. 028324200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 116
CrossesTriblittleindian Ck
LocationNE Sesser
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.10686, -89.02421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 116 over Triblittleindian Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.